Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for EDEX 2025
For the second time, the organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX) have selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the fourth edition of this imperative tri-service (land, sea and air) exhibition.
EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.
UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.
Saudi Arabia to Receive AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.
Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.
SIPRI: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait Among Top 10 Arms Importers in 2020-2024
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 162 states as importers of major arms in 2020-2024.
Royal Moroccan Air Force Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization efforts.
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Magazine” for DIMDEX 2026
For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.
Defense News
Egypt Confirms Deployment of Chinese HQ-9B Long-Range Air Defence System
08/07/2025 Read More...Egypt has officially confirmed its deployment of the Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system, a move that marks a notable enhancement of its military capabilities and reflects a growing partnership with Beijing.
Products
Arquus, Daimler Truck to Jointly Develop Military Wheeled Vehicles
The French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and the German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck want to work closely together on a project-specific basis. This partnership serves the strategic cooperation beyond the two companies’
Security
IMCTC Secretary-General Receives Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Defense Minister
Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi received in Riyadh Colonel General Karim Valiyev, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the
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